PREVENT PLANT

COGSWELL, N.D. — Some farmers in southeast North Dakota were shocked in 2009 when Rural Community Insurance Services hit them with a surprise — denying prevent-plant insurance indemnities on some of their acres.

FARGO, N.D. — The federal crop insurance program enjoys widespread, growing support as a risk management tool, officials say. They also say the program must continue to evolve to meet the needs of agricultural producers.